Vinous - Antonio Galloni (99)

The 2018 La Gaffelière is hands down one of the wines of the vintage. Towering in its stature and vertical lift, the 2018 dazzles right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, mocha, spice, licorice and leather all run through this deep, wonderfully pliant Saint-Émilion. The 2018 is rich, deep and beautifully resonant, with tremendous depth and tons of stature that builds, all framed by beams of supporting minerality that confer vibrancy. La Gaffelière is distinctive, alluring and arresting right out of the gate. It is another magnificent showing from this reborn estate. The blend is 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Franc. Magnifique!

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (99)

The 2018 La Gaffelière is hands down one of the wines of the vintage. Towering in its stature and vertical lift, the 2018 dazzles right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, mocha, spice, licorice and leather all run through this deep, wonderfully pliant Saint-Émilion. The 2018 is rich, deep and beautifully resonant, with tremendous depth and tons of stature that builds, all framed by beams of supporting minerality that confer vibrancy. La Gaffelière is distinctive, alluring and arresting right out of the gate. It is another magnificent showing from this reborn estate. The blend is 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Franc. Magnifique!

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (99)

The 2018 La Gaffelière is hands down one of the wines of the vintage. Towering in its stature and vertical lift, the 2018 dazzles right out of the gate. Inky dark fruit, mocha, spice, licorice and leather all run through this deep, wonderfully pliant Saint-Émilion. The 2018 is rich, deep and beautifully resonant, with tremendous depth and tons of stature that builds, all framed by beams of supporting minerality that confer vibrancy. La Gaffelière is distinctive, alluring and arresting right out of the gate. It is another magnificent showing from this reborn estate. The blend is 63% Merlot and 37% Cabernet Franc. Magnifique!

The Wine Independent (96+)

The 2019 La Gaffeliere is composed of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple colored, it spills from the glass with alluring notions of black raspberries, boysenberry preserves, Morello cherries, and roses, plus suggestions of Ceylon tea, dried mint, and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is elegantly crafted and refreshing, bursting with bright, lively fruit, finishing long and achingly floral. This is an effortlessly gorgeous Saint-Emilion, not to be missed.

The Wine Independent (98)

The 2020 La Gaffeliere is composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with expressive notes of redcurrant jelly, plum preserves, and kirsch, plus nuances of dark chocolate, violets, pencil lead, and fragrant soil with a waft of crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is so tightly wound, featuring very fine layers of red and black fruit intertwined with floral and mineral nuances, supported by highly pixilated, super-ripe tannins and amazing tension, finishing very long and with the energy of an atomic bomb. This is stunning!

The Wine Independent (98)

The 2020 La Gaffeliere is composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with expressive notes of redcurrant jelly, plum preserves, and kirsch, plus nuances of dark chocolate, violets, pencil lead, and fragrant soil with a waft of crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is so tightly wound, featuring very fine layers of red and black fruit intertwined with floral and mineral nuances, supported by highly pixilated, super-ripe tannins and amazing tension, finishing very long and with the energy of an atomic bomb. This is stunning!

The Wine Independent (98)

The 2020 La Gaffeliere is composed of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it soars out of the glass with expressive notes of redcurrant jelly, plum preserves, and kirsch, plus nuances of dark chocolate, violets, pencil lead, and fragrant soil with a waft of crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is so tightly wound, featuring very fine layers of red and black fruit intertwined with floral and mineral nuances, supported by highly pixilated, super-ripe tannins and amazing tension, finishing very long and with the energy of an atomic bomb. This is stunning!

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95-97)

The 2021 La Gaffelière is a wine of extraordinary finesse and class. Time in the glass brings out striking depth and complexity. The aromatics alone are beguiling but everything about the 2021 speaks to elegance. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petals, blood orange, mint and saline notes punctuate the finish.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95-97)

The 2021 La Gaffelière is a wine of extraordinary finesse and class. Time in the glass brings out striking depth and complexity. The aromatics alone are beguiling but everything about the 2021 speaks to elegance. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petals, blood orange, mint and saline notes punctuate the finish.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95-97)

The 2021 La Gaffelière is a wine of extraordinary finesse and class. Time in the glass brings out striking depth and complexity. The aromatics alone are beguiling but everything about the 2021 speaks to elegance. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petals, blood orange, mint and saline notes punctuate the finish.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95-97)

The 2021 La Gaffelière is a wine of extraordinary finesse and class. Time in the glass brings out striking depth and complexity. The aromatics alone are beguiling but everything about the 2021 speaks to elegance. Crushed red berry fruit, rose petals, blood orange, mint and saline notes punctuate the finish.

Vinous - Antonio Galloni (99)

The 2022 La Gaffelière is fantastic, but it has also closed down considerably post-bottling. Supremely elegant and perfumed, the 2022 is an absolutely stunning wine. Blood orange, pomegranate, spice, white pepper, dried herbs and all sorts of floral overtones soar from the glass. The Franc is so impressive here. I don't expect this magical Saint-Émilion to be ready any time soon. Today, it is a wine of dazzling complexity and purity for the cellar.

The Wine Independent (96-98)

The 2023 La Gaffeliere is deep garnet-purple in color. It slowly emerges from the glass with fragrant scents of boysenberries, fresh juicy plums, and black raspberries opening out to hints of lilacs, Sichuan pepper, fragrant soil, and cardamom. The medium to full-bodied palate is exquisitely knit with filigree layers of black and red berries and floral accents, supported by plush tannins and wonderful tension, finishing long and perfumed. Wow! The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, with pH 3.50.

The Wine Independent (96-98)

The 2023 La Gaffeliere is deep garnet-purple in color. It slowly emerges from the glass with fragrant scents of boysenberries, fresh juicy plums, and black raspberries opening out to hints of lilacs, Sichuan pepper, fragrant soil, and cardamom. The medium to full-bodied palate is exquisitely knit with filigree layers of black and red berries and floral accents, supported by plush tannins and wonderful tension, finishing long and perfumed. Wow! The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc, with pH 3.50.

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of Garde 2020, an exemplary embodiment of masterful viniculture. This red blend is cultivated in the most fertile vineyards of France, benefitting from the region's rhythmically shifting climatic conditions. With every sip, you'll discern a delectable harmony of ripe cherries, plums, and tantalising spice notes — a testament to its impeccable balance of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes.

Honouring traditional wine-making methods, the genius vintners at Garde 2020 hand-select the choicest grapes. Months of meticulous fermentation in French oak barrels bequeath the wine its remarkably smooth finish - a finish hailed in global wine circles for its captivating complexity.

As a showpiece of what the 2020 vintage offered, Garde 2020 captures the essence of time, passion and craftsmanship into each bottle. Not merely a wine, but an ode to the vintner's art; make Garde 2020 your indulgence, your celebration, your memory maker.

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of Garde 2020, an exemplary embodiment of masterful viniculture. This red blend is cultivated in the most fertile vineyards of France, benefitting from the region's rhythmically shifting climatic conditions. With every sip, you'll discern a delectable harmony of ripe cherries, plums, and tantalising spice notes — a testament to its impeccable balance of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes.

Honouring traditional wine-making methods, the genius vintners at Garde 2020 hand-select the choicest grapes. Months of meticulous fermentation in French oak barrels bequeath the wine its remarkably smooth finish - a finish hailed in global wine circles for its captivating complexity.

As a showpiece of what the 2020 vintage offered, Garde 2020 captures the essence of time, passion and craftsmanship into each bottle. Not merely a wine, but an ode to the vintner's art; make Garde 2020 your indulgence, your celebration, your memory maker.

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of Garde 2020, an exemplary embodiment of masterful viniculture. This red blend is cultivated in the most fertile vineyards of France, benefitting from the region's rhythmically shifting climatic conditions. With every sip, you'll discern a delectable harmony of ripe cherries, plums, and tantalising spice notes — a testament to its impeccable balance of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre grapes.

Honouring traditional wine-making methods, the genius vintners at Garde 2020 hand-select the choicest grapes. Months of meticulous fermentation in French oak barrels bequeath the wine its remarkably smooth finish - a finish hailed in global wine circles for its captivating complexity.

As a showpiece of what the 2020 vintage offered, Garde 2020 captures the essence of time, passion and craftsmanship into each bottle. Not merely a wine, but an ode to the vintner's art; make Garde 2020 your indulgence, your celebration, your memory maker.

Wine Advocate (90)

A blend of 62% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot, the 2021 La Garde possesses a somber, dark bouquet with aromas of wild dark berries, licorice, spices and coniferous forest. Medium-bodied, rich and concentrated, it’s long with structuring tannins and a firm finish. It needs some years in the cellar to chill out.